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Adam Ottavino has pitched in the postseason, worn pinstripes before, and earned over $52 million in his big-league career, according to Spotrac. So no, he’s not pleading poverty.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / April 10

RHP Adam Ottavino rides revolving door to free agency again

Right-hander Adam Ottavino elected free agency for the second time in a week after he was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees and cleared waivers.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

Veteran pitcher's crazy week continues, elects free agency

The Yankees announced that righty Adam Ottavino cleared waivers, rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and elected free agency.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Why Former Boston Red Sox Reliever Is Unwilling to Accept Minor League Deal

Adam Ottavino joined the Boston Red Sox on a minor league contract during spring training. He was later informed that he would not make the major league roster and opted to trigger an opt-out clause in his deal rather than remain in Fort Myers.

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The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Dumped Twice in Five Days, Yankees Veteran Speaks Out

Adam Ottavino took the job as a stopgap. The veteran reliever knew the New York Yankees only needed him for a few days, but the 39-year-old wanted another chance to get on a big league mound and feel that level of competition again.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 9

Should Cardinals Re-Sign Former 1st Rounder Being Toyed With By Yankees?

The St. Louis Cardinals have a 5-6 record but most of their losses could've been easily won if it weren't for the lackluster pitching staff. After not making any moves to upgrade the lineup over the offseason, the Cardinals' offense is surprisingly among baseball's best to start the year.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 8

Yankees Wild Week With Ex-Red Sox Hurler Continues With DFA

The New York Yankees certainly have had a wild week with one of their hurlers. The Boston Red Sox and Adam Ottavino went in different directions after he didn't make the club's Opening Day roster.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 8

Yankees Designate Veteran Reliever For Assignment For Second Time This Week

The New York Yankees have announced several roster moves ahead of the Tuesday afternoon matchup against the Detroit Tigers. According to the release from

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

Yankees designate Adam Ottavino for assignment

The Yankees announced this morning that they’ve designated veteran righty Adam Ottavino for assignment in order to clear roster space for fellow righty reliever Ian Hamilton, who’s being reinstated from the 15-day injured list.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Yankees Expected to Shakeup Bullpen After Second Straight Loss

About the only thing that went right for the New York Yankees on Monday in Detroit was that Carlos Rodón actually pitched into the seventh inning. That offered some relief for a bullpen that’s been heavily taxed recently.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 7

Yankees bring back RHP Adam Ottavino

The New York Yankees signed veteran right-hander Adam Ottavino to a major league contract on Monday, days after designating the 39-year-old for assignment.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 7

Yankees Re-Sign Veteran Pitcher Shortly After Designating Him for Assignment

As the New York Yankees get set for an away series against the Detroit Tigers, they have reunited with a familiar face once again. After a nice road series

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 7

Yankees Bringing Ex-Red Sox Hurler To NY After Wild Week

The Boston Red Sox opted to not put Adam Ottavino on the big league roster after spending Spring Training with the team. He made five appearances in Spring Training and had a 10.80 ERA and had an 8-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio in five innings pitched.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 6

With Bullpen Gassed, Yankees Re-Sign Veteran Hours After Releasing Him

Minutes after the Yankees' extra-innings loss to the Pirates on Sunday, the team announced that they had cut ties with veteran reliever Adam Ottavino, ending a brief reunion that never really had time to settle in.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Yankees Cut Ties with Veteran Right After Loss to Pirates

Minutes after the Yankees’ 5–4 extra-innings loss to the Pirates on Sunday, the team announced that they had cut ties with veteran reliever Adam Ottavino, ending a brief reunion that never really had time to settle in.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 4

Yankees Cutting Ties With Ex-Red Sox Hurler After Very Short Stint

The New York Yankees recently signed a former member of the Boston Red Sox but it doesn't seem like the partnership is going to be long-lasting. New York signed veteran reliever Adam Ottavino on April 1st to a big-league contract after he spent Spring Training with the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / April 4

New York Yankees Bail on Short-Lived Reunion With Veteran Reliever Adam Ottavino

The New York Yankees have designated veteran relief pitcher Adam Ottavino for assignment, the team announced Friday morning. Ottavino only just signed a major league deal with New York on Tuesday, when closer Devin Williams was placed on the paternity list.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Yankees Sign Veteran Reliever Ottavino to a Major League Contract

The New York Yankees made a somewhat crucial decision today pertaining to their bullpen, as the club announced that they have signed relief pitcher Adam Ottavino to a major league contract.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 1

Yankees sign RHP Adam Ottavino to major league deal

The New York Yankees signed veteran right-hander Adam Ottavino and added him to the active roster Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal with the 39-year-old New York City native were not disclosed.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox Cutting Ties With 14-Year Vet In Last-Second Move

The Boston Red Sox will begin the 2025 Major League Baseball season next week and already are hard at work finalizing the big league roster. As is the case every year, there are some pretty difficult decisions to make.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Red Sox release Adam Ottavino

The Red Sox announced this morning that they’ve released right-hander Adam Ottavino. The veteran triggered an opt-out clause in his contract prompting the release, as noted by MassLive’s Chris Cotillo.

MLB News / Field Level Media / February 18

Red Sox sign RHP Adam Ottavino to minor league deal

The Boston Red Sox signed veteran right-hander Adam Ottavino to a minor league contract on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training. This will be Ottavino's second stint with the Red Sox.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / February 18

Red Sox bring back veteran reliever Adam Ottavino on minor-league deal

The Red Sox are bringing back veteran reliever Adam Ottavino on a minor-league contract, as was first reported by The New York Post’s Jon Heyman. The deal comes with an invitation to major-league spring training.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2024

Mets' Adam Ottavino reacts to sticky-stuff ejection, suspension of Edwin Diaz

Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino is frustrated after teammate Edwin Diaz received an automatic 10-game suspension.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 28, 2024

Mets Not Ruling Out Another Move After Signing Adam Ottavino According To Insider

The New York Mets have made a handful of moves this offseason but it wouldn't be surprising to see at least one more. New York has quietly improved the club without a massive expense.